Last week, the chamber put its support behind Missouri Senate bill 635, urging lawmakers to approve the bill.

The bill's intent is to stop tax incentives used to lure businesses over the state line. To date, Kansas and Missouri have used more than $200 million of taxpayers' dollars to entice companies to make the move.

As of today, all that expense has resulted in Kansas picking up roughly 400 jobs. If the bill is passed, equal action by the Kansas Legislature is required before Senate bill 635 would go into effect.

We support Senate bill 635, and along with the chamber encourage Missouri lawmakers to pass it. We also challenge Kansas lawmakers to follow Missouri's lead and put an end to this harmful pilfering between our two states and redirect our efforts toward growing our region's economy.

Standing here is a testament to our ability to work together and a showcase for the remarkable results when we do.